http://Packmule.beer/podcast
While Brian is not an expert, he loves the craft of beers! Jacquie, however, does not like anything having to do with beer. Take our opinions with a grain of salt (or hops), as we are just having fun and taking smack!]]>enComedy InterviewsCopyright Brian Ballandhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b78d20fd8f4a4b3c49bc339cd12aac35.jpghttp://Packmule.beer/podcastFri, 13 Feb 2026 02:34:25 +0000Brian BallandBrian Ballandbeermeroar@gmail.comBrian and Jacquie explore the world of PNW Craft Beer in a Rated R kind of way! While Brian is not an expert, he loves the craft of beers! Jacquie, however, does not like anything having to do with beer. Take our opinions with a grain of salt (or...
While Brian is not an expert, he loves the craft of beers! Jacquie, however, does not like anything having to do with beer. Take our opinions with a grain of salt (or hops), as we are just having fun and taking smack!]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e27s-wayfinder-grand-fir-spider-dance-festbier--62171828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62171828Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandIt is Oktober!  Which means Festbier time!  Brian and Sara sip on this collab from Portland's Wayfinder and Grand Fir Brewing.  Listen along, enjoy your own, and answer some music quiz questions!680beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e26s-fortside-fresh-cut-fresh-hop-hazy--62005541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62005541Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:02 +0000Brian Ballandit's fresh hop season!  Brian and Sarah got to try this hazy straight outta Yakima via Vancouver and would love to tell you all about it!657beer,comedy,quiz,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3c-e25-stemma-super-squeeze-seltzer-with-orange-strawberry-calamansi--60685115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60685115Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:01 +0000Brian BallandWe still have some summer left, so Brian and Chelsey enjoy this fruited seltzer from Bellingham's Stemma Brewing!  And of course there is a music quiz in the background.571beer,comedy,quiz,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e24-pizza-port-california-honey-blonde--60660627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60660627Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:01 +0000Brian BallandLets not trip on our words...  summer is NOT over!  Brian and Sarah enjoyed a Honey Blonde Ale up from San Diego!  What did they think?  Listen along while you drink your own tasty treat!618beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e23c-barley-pop-the-pen-is-blue-raspberry-rhubarb--60685114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60685114Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:01 +0000Brian BallandChelsey and Brian sipped on this hard seltzer from Marysville's Barley POP!   Did they like it?  Listen to find out! 594beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e22s-endless-orchards-blueberry-basil-cider--60660626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60660626Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:20:22 +0000Brian BallandTrying some new cider for you-  this one from Chelan was Brian's pick to share with Sarah!  608beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e21c-phantasies-hoppy-rice-lager-by-wayfinder--60685118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60685118Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:29:10 +0000Brian BallandWe enlisted Chelsey once again to drink with.  We chose this Hoppy Rice Lager from Wayfinder, knowing it would not be her favorite (she doesnt like hoppy stuff), but lets see where this goes...529beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e20s-brothers-cascadia-crazy88-asian-style-lager--60660629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60660629Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandAnother summer crusher for you thirst quenching needs this summer, Vancouver's Brothers Cascadia Brewing brought back thier tasty Crazy88 Asain-Tyle Lager just in time!  Brian and Sarah enjoy this one, and there are some on the Packmule Truck for you!577beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e19c-just-beach-mexican-lager-by-baerlic--60685119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60685119Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThe can art was giving hard Barbie vibes, so Brian brought Chelsey back to drink Just Beach, a Mexican-Style Lager with Lime and Sea Salt added.  Portland's Baerlic makes some amazing brews that usually can be found on the Packmule Beer Truck!  See...491beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e18ax-mount-olympus-aberdeen-gold-kolsch--60396304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60396304Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:02:44 +0000Brian BallandMore tastes with Amy and Candy in Centralia,   This time Brian brought a Honey Kolsch!  Let see how this goes. 620beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e17s-barley-pop-friendship-nugget-irish-stout-and-dragonglass-black-ipa--59996198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996198Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandBarley POP! Is brewing up some super small batch goodies up in Marysville Washington.   We grabbed a couple of their cans to taste and talk about.  Listen along with  Brian'and Sarah while they crack open two dark beers to kick off the summer with a bang.798beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e16ac-lucky-envelope-watermelon-splash-sour--60396302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60396302Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:04 +0000Brian BallandBrian ventrued out to Centralia WA and had a couple of new co-hosts try their hand at co-hosting.  Meet Amy and Candy!  Listen along as they try this summer sour from Lucky Envelope!600beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e15s-goose-ridge-apple-pecan-cider--59108378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59108378Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:04 +0000Brian BallandThis cider is amazing!  Packmule will start carrying Goose Ridge's ciders this summer!  Listen along as Brian and Sarah taste this cider while talking nonsense for your entertainment.564beer,cider,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e14j-threshold-piwko-light-lager--59102975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102975Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandAlmost got this collab beer design dialed in.  We try this light lager from Threshold to see if Jacquie likes the stuff already coming out of here.  Beer Me Roar beer should be available in cans late July 2024!706beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e13s-white-bluffs-bier-de-guarde--59996195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996195Thu, 30 May 2024 01:58:44 +0000Brian BallandA French Farmhouse beer?  Or we gotta try this one!  Brian and Sarah do their worst French accents for your entertainment. 642beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e12j-logan-cactus-juice-blonde--59102983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102983Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:04 +0000Brian BallandWell, Jacquie and Brian and still trying to refine the collab beer for this summer's release.  Today, they taste a fruited blonde ale from Logan Brewing.  Cactus Juice has prickly pear and guava fruits to balance the ale-  lets hear what they think!814beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e11s-dalliance-ten-of-wings-hazy-and-navigator-of-cones-wc-ipa--59996193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996193Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandFresh cans from Yakima's Dalliance, Sarah and Brian decided to try 2 at the same time!  Enjoy the ride!827beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e10j-big-block-peel-out-blood-orange-kolsch--59102981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102981Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:04 +0000Brian BallandJacquie is so picky.  She and Brian are in the home stretch of designing the Beer Me Roar beer with Threshold, and we thought this blood orange fruited kolsch would tick all the boxes.  Thats the beauty of beer-  you gotta try it to see if you like it!641beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e9s-beach-cat-munchkin-red--59122846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59122846Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandJus about as far north as you can go before being in Canada, Beach Cat Brewing is a super small batch beer producer with a monster TikTok presence!  Packmule recently started grabbing their beer to share with the rest of Washington state, so Sarah and...571beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e8j-urban-family-perpetual-groove-jasmine-rice-lager--59102980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102980Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:04 +0000Brian BallandContinuing oin the quest to find the right flavors for the Beer Me Roar Beer, Brian and Jacquie taste this Jasmine Rice Lager from Seattle's Urban Family.  Oh, and talk nonsense to each other, per usual!697beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e7s-headless-mumby-ipl--59122844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59122844Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandBrian and Sarah popped open a little can from Olympia's Headless Mumby.  Thier IPL is the closest thing they make to an IPA, as they only make Lagers!  Listen along and try your hand at the little music quiz while you listen to thier thoughts on this...656beer,comedy,music,musicquiz,trivia,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triv3-e6j-la-familia-ciders--59197182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59197182Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandJacquie and Brian invited Noahtorious and Nini Iris @ninismusic to drink some ciders from Salem's La Familia with them.  Its predictably a mess.  But fun, nonetheless!  Enjoy!910beer,cider,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3triv-e5s-chuckanut-scarlet-ale--59034087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59034087Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:29:52 +0000Brian BallandA little late for St. Paddy's Day, but this Scarlet Ale gives vibes of Irish Red to Brian and Sarah!  Listen along, play along, drink along.  You know you wanna!588beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3triv-e4j-gold-dot-helles--59034080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59034080Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandContinuing the tasting adventure for the Beer Me Roar beer for this summer, Brian and Jacquie taste this light Helles from the premium Oregon brewery Gold Dot. And add some trivia and general nonsense, of course!683beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3triv-e3s-introducing-dalliance--59034088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59034088Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:50:11 +0000Brian BallandA new beer brand out of Yakima- this side project from some of the creative geniuses at Single Hill. Brian and Sarah taste the first 2 canned products off the line! And drop some fun trivia, to boot!737beer,comedy,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3triv-e2j-threshold-sports-bra-rice-lager--58927657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58927657Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe are excited to work with Threshold Brewing in Portland to brew a collab beer with Beer Me Roar this summer. So Brian is going to start having Jacquie try different light beers to help determine what we are going to actually make. This Rice Lager is...587beer,comedy,pnwbeer,triviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3trv-e1s-ladd-lass-year-one-barleywines--58741467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58741467Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWelcome to Season 3- now featuring a little bit of TRIVIA. Sarah and Brian got thier hands of the Year One Barleywine, and the same beer aged for a year in Bourbon Barrels! Listen along, answer the questions, get you some tasty beverages from...757beer,comedy,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,ladd&lass,trivia,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classicmew-soundbite-cider-la-paloma--53348439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348439Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis goes back a while, but Soundbite has an incredible cider that Jacquie, Noah and Brian tasted on one of their beach trips. Listen along and get ready for Season 3 coming soon!512yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t3-season-3-coming-soon--58686862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58686862Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:10:24 +0000Brian BallandWe're happy to announce that Season 3 is coming soon! With all the sass and beer tasting notes you are used to with a new twist- some trivia while you listen along!233beer,comedy,trviayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e28-heathen-brewing-reindeer-tears-bba-barleywine--57634460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634460Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA big one for the holidays! This one might need some cookies to go with it! Listen along while sipping one of your favorites, and follow Packmule.beer on your social channels!467beeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e27-heathen-arson-amber--57634474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634474Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandBrian and Sarah got to taste this wonderful Amber from Vancouver's heathen brewing. Listen along where you drink your own local fantastic beer.342yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2p-e26-lucky-envelpe-halo-halo-sour--56930766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56930766Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis beer is already gone- but it was sure interesting!506beer,craftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2s-e25-bale-breaker-et-al-frenzgiving-ipa--57634465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634465Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA fun IPA brewed in collaberation with the best independent brewers in the Yakima Valley, this beer is sure to be better than leftovers!404beer,craftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e24-ghost-town-mordant-ipa--57634467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634467Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandAn award winning IPA from Oakland, CA for us to taste today! Listen along and keep supporting small independent beer!418beer,craftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2l-e23-channel-marker-rainer-cherry-limeade-cider--56747740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56747740Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:54:07 +0000Brian BallandA nice cider as a change of pace- Brian and Lizzy crack open a gem from Channel Marker!450yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2p-e9-lucky-envelope-stouts-pandan-almond-vs-pumpkin-emoji--56930768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56930768Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:54:58 +0000Brian BallandPayton and Brian got together to sip a couple of Milk/Cream stouts from Ballard's Lucky Envelope. Listen along while you enjoy some of your own tasty beverages! You can get these from Packmule.beer while they last!677beer,craftbeer,luckyenvbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2l-e8-pog-ciders-bellingham-cider-vs-channel-marker--56747741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56747741Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian Ballandwe have a couple of different POG Ciders on the truck- so Brian and Lizzy decided to fight about them. Listen along while you pop open a couple cans of your favorite local craft with your friends!709beer,bellinghamcider,channelmarkercider,cider,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcider,wacideryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2p-e22-lucky-envelope-fresh-hop-hazy-strata--56930770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56930770Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:36:12 +0000Brian BallandIt's Fresh Hop season, and Lucly Envelope sent along this beautiful Strata Hazy for us to talk about. Brian and Peyton enjoyed this beer that is NOT an n the Packmule trick- but lots of other Freshies are!414beer,craftbeer,luckyenv,packmule,pnwbwer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2p-e7-bellingham-festbiers-wander-vs-stemma--56930774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56930774Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA new friend joined Brian to taste some Festbiers from Bellingham. Peyton pours beer at a Vancouver taproom, and had just enought sass to talk through these seasonal favs! Listen along while you enjoy a beer of your own! And join the Packmule Beer...690beer,bham,bhambeer,craftbeer,festbier,octoberfest,oktoberfest,packmule,pnwbeer,stemmabrewing,wabeer,wabl,wanderbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2l-e21-logan-brewing-gloom-hands-pumpkin-stout--56747743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56747743Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandAs spooky season starts to set in, Lizzy joined Brian to taste another pumpkin beer. If she had her way, she would drink them all! Sip on your favorite local beer while listening along!452beer,craftbeer,loganbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pumpkinbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2l-e20-grains-of-wrath-graveyard-smash-pumpkin-ale--56747745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56747745Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA new co-host for today's selection- a Pumpkin Brown from Grains of Wrath. Welcome Lizzy to the world and lets hear what she has to say!414beer,craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,wabber,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2s-e19-single-hill-triple-play-ipa--56380327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56380327Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:30:14 +0000Brian BallandThis one is a little different. Three different beers blended together to make this Triple Play IPA; Brian and Sarah had an opportunity to taste them pre-blended! Listen along while you sip a cold one from your favorite local brewery!580beer,craftbeer,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2s-e18-logan-brewing-sundellion-blonde--56505758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56505758Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA fruited Ale for the dog days of summer- this one from Burien's Logan Brewing. Sarah and Brian try out this peach and passion fruit blonde ale and discuss the merrits of platonic relationships... or they just drink it... Listen along to find out....310beer,craftbeer,loganbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2s-e6-lucky-envelope-sours-arnold-palmer-vs-mango-margarita--56505755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56505755Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandIts ben a minute since we've had a fight- these 2 from Ballard's Lucky Envelope have inspired us to bicker about who is really better. Grab a friend, 2 beers, and have a fight of your own! Here's the secret- everyone wins!514beer,craftbeer,luckyenvelopebrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e17-single-hill-lookin-fresh-ipa--56380325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56380325Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA Frozen Fresh Hop IPA to take us into the home stretch before hop harvest 2023! Sarah and Brian sip on Single HIll's latest Frozen Fresh Hop brew in August- very much excited about the small window ahead that is FRESH HOP SEASON, BAYBEEEE!372beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e16-claim-52-thicc-grape-lemonade-smoothie-gose--56380324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56380324Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis one is THICC! Listen along with your favorite beverage as Brian and Sarah chew on this SMoothie Style Grape Lemonade "beer" from Eugene's Claim 52.325beer,claim52,craftbeer,orbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e15-mount-olympus-brewing-torched-tiki-hazy--56063784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56063784Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:04:06 +0000Brian BallandA sweet, spicy hazy for the summer- let's see what Brian and Chelsey have to say about this one from Aberdeen!404yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e14-wander-yummy-bits-hazy-ipa-with-peach--56063702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56063702Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOk- so Chelsey isn't a big hops person either. But she is open to try some things! Lets see how she does with this hoppy hazy with peaches from Bellingham's Wander!376beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbee,wanderbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e13-whitewood-cider-strawberry-rhubarb-shrub-spritz--56063806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56063806Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandThis one just sounds delicious! The folks from Olympia rolled out these new cans and Brian and Chelsey got to try one out! Listen along while you sip something delicious of your own!426beer,cider,craftbeer,craftcider,hardcider,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcider,wacider,whitewoodcideryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2c-e5-crucible-brewing-hazies-one-of-the-bros-vs-flintlock--56063703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56063703Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe grabbed some cans from Everett's Crucible and decided to fight over which hazy is better. For fans of MMA, this fight might be right up your alley. Or it might not be. Who knows? Grab a beer and listen along to Brian and Chelsey spar!671beer,craftbeer,cruciblebrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e12-burke-gilman-and-oakshire-brewing-too-many-secrets-iipa--54027153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54027153Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:47:28 +0000Brian BallandWe were on location at Seattle's Burke Gilman Brewing to taste this Double IPA collab with Oakshire Brewing. Listen along while you sip a tasty local beer of your choice!399beer,burkegilmanbrewing,craftbeer,oakshirebrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e11-single-hill-outskirts-brewing-outlaw-country-west-coast-pilsner--53915216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53915216Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThe Yakima Valley's newest brewery collaberatedf with Yakima's finest Single Hill to roll out this West Coast Pilsner for our drinking pleasure! Listen to Brian and Sarah ramble on about this one- what else you gonna do? And get one in your club...428beer,craftbeer,outskirtsbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e10-chainline-brewing-cascade-sunrise--53915215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53915215Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWell well well, we found a light hoppy wheat ale from Kirkland's Chainline Brewing to sip on. And we thought it was... you have to listen to find out!!448beer,chainlinebrewing,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wableyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2s-e4-slightly-furry-cider-leg-up-ginger-vs-witches-tree-cherry--53915213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53915213Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:57:08 +0000Brian Balland720cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e9-burke-gilman-brewing-the-devil-drinks-praha-pilsner--54027156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54027156Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOn location in Seattle, Brian and Sarah taste this Bohemiem Pilsner from Burke-Gilman Brewing. Try to finish your beer before this episode ends!301beer,burkegilmanbrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e8-burke-gilman-brewing-moclips-ipa--54027155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54027155Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandOne of the last IPA brewed by esteemed head brewer Phil Pesheck. Phil is moving to Hawaii for a new advernture, opening a new brewery on the island of Oahu. We will miss him, and drink this one in his honor. Listen along- while drinking some...312beer,burkegilmanbrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight-2s-e3-pono-brewing-pineapple-express-kolsch-vs-pog-lager--53915214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53915214Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSome fun Hawaiian inspired fruit beers today. Brian and Sarah chat through the tasting notes on a Pineapple Kolsch and a POG Lager- and then fight about which one is better! Drink along as you listen- and grab these tasty beer in your next Packmule...717beer,craftbeer,fruitbeer,orbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,ponobrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e7-grains-of-wrath-rebel-juice-hzy-pale--53711940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53711940Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandChelsea's back to take on another beer from Camas' Grains of Wrath! Listen along to the shenanigans, while sipping on something delicious from Packmule!536beer,craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wablwabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e6-grains-of-wrath-brewing-coco-mysterio-stout--53711939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53711939Fri, 05 May 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandAnother beer with Chelsea at Grains of Wrath- this one is a Mexican Chocolate Stout! Listen along while sipping on your own kick-ass beer on thus drinking "holiday"!525beer,craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2c-e5-grains-of-wrath-brewing-cantina-especial-mexican-lager--53711938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53711938Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:06 +0000Brian BallandWe recruited a new potential co-host this week- meet Chelsea! She met up with Brian at GoW in Camas to drink up their Mexican Lager in advance of Cinco de Mayo. She seems to fit right in!428beer,craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e4-diamond-knot-brewing-laser-sword-hazy--53348419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348419Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:05 +0000Brian BallandAward winning beer from local craft breweries- and we get to drink them! Don't you wish you were us! Well, you can be. Join the Packmule.beer Club and get your own delicious stuff from Brian's travels- like this Laser Sword Hazy from Diamond...456beer,craftbeer,diamondknotbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e3-ground-breaker-brewing-99-light--53348422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348422Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA light, gluten-free beer- lets see what Brian and Sarah think of this easy drinker! Listen along while sipping on something local!441beer,craftbeer,glutenfree,glutenfreebeer,grounbdbreakerbrewing,orbeer,orcraftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e2-sig-brewing-out-west-ipa--53348431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348431Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:18:32 +0000Brian BallandStraight outta Tacoma, this West Coast IPA features Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe hops. Lets see what Brian and Sarah think of it!301beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,sigbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2s-e2-soundbite-ciders-midnight-lavender-vs-hot-for-cherries--53348443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348443Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandEverett's Soundbite Cider recently got into the Packmule rotation. We grabbed some cans to bring to you- and let Brian and Sarah fight over which one they liked better. This one is full of sound bites for your listening and tasting pleasure!803beer,cider,craftbeer,craftcider,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,hardcider,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcider,soundbite,soundbitecider,wacideryes23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew2s-e1-single-hill-brewing-chill-phase-hazy--53348435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348435Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOk, we played with some filters and drank some beer. This is supposed to be fun, right? This delicious Hazy from Yakima's Single Hill Brewing pairs nicely with a dose of munchin voice...280beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbber,singlehill,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight2s-e1-headless-mumby-liberty-lager-vs-german-pils--53348423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348423Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe're back from a short break- and we got a couple of new beers to fight over! These are from Olympia, and we have some words to say about them!595beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,headlessmumby,headlessmumbybrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryes21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e98-vice-beer-breakfast-club-sour--52621414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52621414Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA can with no label- I think we can handle it. Listen along to Sarah and Brian's antics navigating this complex beer!328beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,vicebeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e96-talking-cedar-brewing-raspberry-blonde--52621403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52621403Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:00:01 +0000Brian BallandTalking Cedar is in mid-Western Washington. They are fairly new, and have been cranking out some amazing beers. Packmule finally was able to grab some brews from them, and this Raspberry Blonde is the first appearance on Beer Me Roar. Listen along...363beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,talkingcedarbrewing,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e94-vice-beer-retro-radio-pilsner--52621422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52621422Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOne of Washington's newest breweries, Vice Beer is located in Vancouver, and has a retro 802/90s vibe to thier brand. This Retro Radio Pilsner may have a label that brings you back a couple of decades, but the beer is all modern- Brian and Sarah pop...329beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,vicebeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e91-logan-brewing-4loki-viking-ale--52621392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52621392Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:19:31 +0000Brian BallandA Braggot is a beverage of beer, mixed with mead. This one features caramelized honey and coffee! We crack this open and chitchat about it, as we do! Listen along, and sip your favorite beverage.327beer,craftbeer,loganbrewing,packmuleyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e27-a-british-tussle--52621387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52621387Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:14:11 +0000Brian BallandWe had a club member bring some cans back fromthe UK, and we drank them- because thats what we do. An IPA, a Hazy, a Pasty Sour and a Cider- kinda like a Chumbawomba song... Listen along while you sip your favorite beverage!935beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverageyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e89-wandering-hop-brewing-kingslayer-dipa--52404725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52404725Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:01 +0000Brian BallandA BIG double IPA from Yakima's Wandering Hop today. This is a Friday beer for sure. Sarah and Brian share their notes of this biggie for your listening pleasure!486beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,wanderinghopyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e26-single-hill-brewing-pastry-stouts--52404729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52404729Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSweet and boozy- Sarah and Brian taste three new pastry stouts from Single HIll, and somehow still were able to get up the next morning!880beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,singlehill,sionglehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e86-no-boat-brewing-still-no-pickles-ddh-hazy--52404723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52404723Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA hamburger on the can. Okayyyyyyy... and this a hazy? Double Dry Hopped? Its called Still No Pickles? There has to be a story behind this. Brian and Sarah sip on this beer to understand the depth and meaning of life. Sip along while you listen!396beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e24-single-hill-brewing-western-front-west-coast-ipa-vs-local-hill-powder-day-pale--52240950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52240950Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSome fresh beers from Yakima on a crispy day. Sarah and Brian fight over these 2 beers, and discuss the benifits of beer for your health! Happy 2023, y'all!356beer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e85-chainline-brewing-polaris-pilsner--52335916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52335916Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandBringing in 2023 with an award winning Pilsner. Lets see what Jacquie thinks of it!612beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e23-valley-brewing-sours-blue-raspberry-cotton-candy-vs-peanut-butter-blackberry-jelly--52240948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52240948Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSome mtasty treat for this holiday season, Yakima's Valley Brewing rolled out fresh cans of some of thier dessert inspired sours. Brian and Sarah open one each, and fight over which is better? Hint- they both do! Grab these from Packmule.beer and...435beer,craftbeer,packmule,pnwbeer,valleybrewing,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e84-single-hill-brewing-italian-style-pilsner--52240947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52240947Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSuch an clever name- how do they come up with them? Brian and Sarah disect the look, amoras, and flavors of this Italian-style Pilsner, named Italian-style Pilsner. Its from Yakima's Single Hill Brewing, one of our favorites!356beer,craftbeer,packmule,pnwbeer,singlehill,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wableyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e83-grains-of-wrath-brewing-hail-santa--51946999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51946999Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian Balland'Twas the week before Christmas as beer was around, but so many choices, this Holiday Ale we found. We sipped it up for you, and chatted about it, now you can listen, because its posted- you twit! Happy Holidays- whatever you might celebrate.395beer,craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e22-no-boat-brewing-bia-hoi-vietnamese-lager-vs-farmer-soldier-pilsner--52063895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52063895Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOK- a fight you want, a fight you shall get. Snoqualmie's No Boat Brewing rolled out some Lagers, and we tasted a couple of them in this fight format. Listen along for some tasting notes, and find out which one we liked better!692beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,noboatbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e82-fair-isle-brewing-black-paulie-with-cherries--52063894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52063894Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe cracked open this can from Washington Small Brewery of the Year (2022), Fair Isle. We couldn't pronounce the type of cherries, but we sure could taste them!446beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e80-best-of-hands-brewing-a-spruce-odyssey--51947002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51947002Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe recruited Clay in Skagit to taste this Spruce Tip IPA from West Seattle's Best of Hands with Brian. The beer is one of our favorite at Packmule, and it you are lucky we might have a can left for you club allotment!469beer,bestofhands,craftbeer,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e78-wander-brewing-strawberry-rhubarb-millie--51814915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51814915Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA little funky sip for your Thanksgiving weekend? Try one of these kettle sours from Bellingham's Wander Brewing. This one is fruited with Strawberry and Rhubarb- and you can get one from Packmule.beer!365beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,wanderbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e77-white-bluffs-brewing-pilsner--51814914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51814914Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:50:01 +0000Brian BallandSomething light and crisp? This Pilsner from Richland's White Bluffs Brewing just might do the trick! Listen to our thoughts- but grab one of your own from Packmule.beer!317beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,whitebluffsbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e76-3-magnets-brewing-interstate-8-ipa--51814909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51814909Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:01 +0000Brian BallandHappy 8th anniversary to 3 Magnets Brewing in Olympia. We grabbed one of their Interstate 8 IPAs to sip on and celebrate with them- you should do the same!3643magnetsbrewing,3mags,beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e20-no-boat-brewing-mozzie-ipa-vs-shoes-without-shoestrings-ddh-hazy--51814912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51814912Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe grabbed some new stuff from Snohomish's No Boat Brewing to fight about! Listen to Sarah and Brian argue a little, but enjoy the beers a lot!594beer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,noboatbrewing,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e75-farmstrong-brewing-mount-baker-black-lager--51696601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696601Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA beautiful autumn evening demands something light and dark at the same time. Kind of like daylight savings- but in beer form. This one saves some daylight for you, but really its just dark. This all makes sense in our heads- listen to us explain...274beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e74-grains-of-wrath-weisenheiner-weisenbock--51696606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696606Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:01 +0000Brian BallandOK this is a new style for our podcast. The weisenbock is described to us as a “winter hef”- Dark and malty with clove and banana flavors. Tastes like Germany in a can? Listen to Sarah and Brian as they explore the flavors of this bad boy from Camas.378beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,pnwbeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e19-bellingham-ciders-spiced-pumpkin-vs-caramel-apple--51696602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696602Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSeasonal goodness from Bellingham Cider. These two are evenly matched- lets see who wins the fight (in Brian and Sarah's opinions, anyhow!) Of course, you can get these from Packmule at your local DROP!702cider,craftcider,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,hardcider,pnwcider,wacideryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e73-stemma-brewing-wave-propagator-fresh-hop-ipa--51696621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696621Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:31:53 +0000Brian BallandOne last Fresh Hop IPA for the season, we were on location at Stemma in Bellingham drinking this Citra Freshie! Listen along to Sarah and Brian spout nonsense and enjoy this beer! And get you one from Packmule before they are all gone!350beer,craftbeer,foodandbebverage,foodandbev,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e18-whipsaw-brewing-stump-blower-ipa-vs-buzz-on-blackberry-wheat--51467318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51467318Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe grabbed a couple of canned yummies from Ellensburg and decided to try them in a fight. Obviously, very different beers, but we are always up to a challenge if it involves beer! Listen to Brian and Sarah yap with Zach about these two and fight to...706beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,whipsawbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e17-away-days-wayfinder-summer-isle-cream-ale-vs-stormbreaker-the-brew-cream-ale--51467307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51467307Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe grabbed a couple of Cream Ales from Portland to fight over. Brian and Sarah grabbed Zach to help taste and fight about which one of these are better!584awaydaysbrewing,beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,portlandcraftbeer,stormbreakerbrewing,wayfinderbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e16-stormbreaker-fresh-hop-ipas--51467311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51467311Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandBrian and Sarah were joined by Zach to taste a couple of Fresh Hop IPAs- because the time is right! Listen along with a cold one in your hand!708beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,orbeer,orcraftbeer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,portlandbeer,strormbreakerbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostile-takeover-alice-and-rae--51470848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51470848Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSometimes we leave out the equipment after recording. And then we go to the bars for the night. And then we come back to keep drinking. And sometimes at 4 am some of our guests decide they can podcast better than we can. Listen along to Alice and Rae...238beer,foodandbev,foodandbeverageyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e71-mount-olympus-brewing-aberdeen-gold-kolsch--51467305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51467305Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandZach joins Brian and Sarah to drink this Kolsch from Aberdeen's Mount Olympus Brewing. Enjoy a beer of your own while listening to our nonsense! Unless you are driving- then wait until you get home!343beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,kickassbeer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e70-phillipsburg-brewing-mt1--51156314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51156314Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSarah found this brewery in a small town in Montana- and brought back this beer to taste with Brian. It comes from Phillipsburg Brewing, in the town of Phillipsburg ,Montana – population ~400. Listen along as we taste this beer that you probably have...576beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbwer,pnwcraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e69-fortside-crispy-regazo-pilsner--51156313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51156313Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandVancouver's Fortside Brewing rolled out this Italian Pilsner for the people. Brian and Sarah chose to share this one with Stemma's Zach- because he wasn't working and we thought it would be fun!371beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wable,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e68-tamarack-brewing-hat-trick-ipa--51156315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51156315Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandAnother snag from Sarah's recent trip to Montana, she chose to share this one with Brian and you (virtually, of course!). This flagship IPA from Tamarack Brewing is tasty- you should try it!446beer,craftbeer,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e66-new-west-cider-jam-bacnd-pineapple-kiwi-cider--51156361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51156361Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandSarah and Brian do a quick "Cider Me Mew" episode today- sipping on this tasty beverage from Portland's New West Cider!313cider,craftcider,foodandbev,foodandbeverage,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcider,pnwcraftcideryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e15-shred-monk-brewing-ipas--51156312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51156312Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWhen Sarah was out not being in Bellingham, she was in Montana. She stopped by the new Shred Monk Brewing and grabbed a couple of low ABV IPAs to sip! Listen along and sip some beers of your own while we try out these beers not quite from the PNW!612beer,craftbeer,foodandbeverage,mtbeer,packmule,packmule.beeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e64-wander-brewing-bham-city-ale--50146366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50146366Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:58:55 +0000Brian BallandWhen Wander released this Bham City Ale., we were thinking @what is this? Bham already has so many amazing ales.” But once we tried it, we knew we had to get it on the Packmule truck for you! Listen along as we try this light summer beer for you.270beer,craftbeer,foodandbeverage,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeet,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e14-wander-brewing-sours-watermelon-champagne-toast-vs-black-currant-millie--50145929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50145929Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:01 +0000Brian BallandOn location as Bellingham's Wander Brewing, Brian and Sarah fight over which sour ale is better. The Watermelon Champagne Toast is a true oaked sour, while the Black Currant Millie is a fruited Kettle Sour. Listen along as they try to convince each...521beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,wander,wanderbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e63-radio-brewing-idaho-sexy--50486480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50486480Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA huckleberry beer from Idaho's Radio Brewing is a nice change of pace in the middle of the summer! Sarah and Brian sip this beer brought by a club member and try to simplify geo-political motivations in quick taste of beer!313beer,craftbeer,idahobeer,idahocraftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,radiobrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e61-odd-otter-shmoozie-black-currant-plum-pie--50486477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50486477Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:15:02 +0000Brian BallandThis smoothie style tart/sour ale is fruited with black currants and plum, with just enough pie vibes to bring a smile to your face! Sarah and Brian sip and discuss this interesting beer from Tacoma!371beer,craftbeer,oddotter,oddotterbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e13-stemma-ipa-vs-tdh-3rd-anniversary-edition--50486472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50486472Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWhen Stemma celebrates their anniversary, they release a special version on their flagship IPA. This year, for their 3rd anniversary, they triple dry hopped it. The result is big and hoppy, yet balanced and delicious. Wait, why am I telling you all...317beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,stemma,stemmabrewing,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e12-white-bluffs-brewing-phantasy-punch-ipa-vs-desert-frost-imperial-cold-ipa--50486470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50486470Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA couple of IPAs from TriCities- Richland, WA- White Bluffs Brewing. These beers are more modern and experimental- Phantasm featured in both, with one being an Imperial Cold IPA. Listen along to Sarah and Brian drink through these awesome brews,...660packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,whitebluffsbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e11-wander-brewing-correspondent-export-stout-vs-extra-brown--50145942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50145942Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:39:43 +0000Brian BallandBrian and Sarah sample some dark-ish beers from Bellingham's Wander Brewing. Hard to compare, but there is a fight nonetheless. Enjoy listening to them enjoying these beers, then enjoy grabbing some beers from Packmule and enjoy drinking the beers!...431beer,bhambeer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeer,wanderbrewingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e10-winsome-ciders-apricot-hop-vs-cherry-pom--50145941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50145941Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWinsome, based in Woodinville, WA, strruggled to keep their head above water through the pandemic. This very small operation has survived, and thrived, cranking out incredible ciders for fans across the Seattle metro. And now Packmule is bringing cans...755packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwcider,winsomecideryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e57-montucky-grapefruit-seltzer--49856800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49856800Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe grabbed some of this light seltzer to talk about- because we can. Yes, we grabbed a can of it... my humor is lost in this description... Anyhow, listen along to Sarah and Brian as they try to describe what a seltzer tastes like, and why this...332montucky,montuckycoldsnacks,montuckyseltzer,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e9-wander-brewing-ipas-mango-antlers-ipa-vs-this-must-be-the-place-dipa--50145934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50145934Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOn location at Bellingham's Wander Brewing, Brian and Sarah had a highbrow fight about with of these delicious IPAs was better. Wander recently celebrated their 7th anniversary, and these beers prove why they are consistently ranked as on the best...396beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,wabeer,wanderbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e55-fair-isle-brewing-harlen-table-beer--49506027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49506027Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWe had the chance to try this awesome Table Beer from Seattle's Fair Isle- and talk through the merits of speed limit regulations on today's episode. Sarah claims that Montana's lack of speed limits is safer and better for the environment, while...467beer,beerclub,craftbeer,fairislebrewing,packmule,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e6-valley-brewing-opposites-attract-ipas--49506036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49506036Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:02:18 +0000Brian BallandThese hazy IPAs from Yakima’s Valley Brewing are similar yet very different. This fight was a tricky one, with a lot of bobbing and weaving. But there was a clear winner – listen along and enjoy.684beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e53-heathen-mai-mai-mai--49506061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49506061Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSomething different, Brian and Sarah try this Mai Tai inspired “smoothie sour” from Vancouver’s Heathen Brewing. The mood is feisty, the beer is thick and the banter is perfect.408beer,craftbeer,packmuke.beer,packmule,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e5-bellingham-seltzers-black-cherry-vs-mango--49506048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49506048Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandYes, we now have these available in your club allotments at Packmule! Sarah battles Brian for the better of these tasty seltzers from Bellingham Seltzer. We even invited a third to our tasting party!608craftseltzer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwseltzer,wabeer,waseltzeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e4-baerlic-stouts-night-howler-vs-ba-night-howler--49367998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49367998Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSarah and Brian fight over these dark offerings from Portland's Baerlic Brewing. The Imperial Stouts in question are the same beer- but one of them was aged in Bourbon Barrels to enhance the flavor! Listen along to find out which wins this one!631baerlic,baerlicbrewing,beer,craftbeer,kickassbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e50-breakthru-brewing-chilly-bin--49095861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49095861Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSometimes we just drink what we want. Ok- we pretty much always do this. Sarah and Brian explore this unique lager from Breakthru Brewing- and talk through the pros and cons of government intervention (not really). Listen along to get a quick...502beer,breakthrubrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e4-lucky-envelope-south-african-juicy-ipa-vs-blackberry-cobbler-sour-ale--49368002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49368002Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandAnother fight- this time using the beautiful beers from Seattle's Lucky Envelope as weapons. Sarah and Brian try to pick a favorite between these two beers- it wasn't easy! Especially since one is an IPA and the other is a Sour. Let the battle begin!558ballardbeer,beer,craftbeer,kickassbeer,kickassbeers,luckyenvbrewing,luckyenvelopebrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,seattlebeer,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e3-baerlic-ipas-nugs-vs-better-together--49367995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49367995Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSarah and Brian fight about which Baerlic IPA is better. Sure, Better Together has the word Better in it, but does that mean the beer is actually better? Grab some beer from Packmule.beer and drink while you listen along to our nonsense!621baerlicbrewing,beer,craftbeer,doesabaerliinthewoods,orbeer,orcraftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,packmule.club,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e47-trap-door-ipa--48937200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937200Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandThe flagship IPA from Trap Door recently had a slight recipe update. Brian and Sarah imbibe on said beer, and discuss the deliciousness! Join them with a beer of your own while listening along- you can get some at Packmule.beer!433beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,trapdoorbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e2-valley-brewing-cotton-candies--49095849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49095849Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA couple of cans of Cotton Candy Sour from Yakima's Valley Brewing- one Strawberry and one Blue Raspberry/Pink Lemonade. Brian and Sarah fight about which one is better! Enjoy- and grab some of these beers from Packmule.beer!544beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,valleybrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e46-single-hill-twopenny-brown--48937194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937194Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSarah joins Brian again at Stemma, to discuss this Brown Ale directly from Yakima's Single Hill Brewing. Is the Brown Ale the next big thing in beer? Find out by listening to the experts! But first listen to these two yap about nonsense and this...449beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,singlehill,singlehillbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e45-burke-gilman-little-paper-umbrellas-tropical-ipa--48937203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937203Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandSarah and Brian discuss thiols- probably not correctly. This beer from Seattle's Burke-Gilman Brewing had them feeling smart and talking mostly out of the wrong place! But it was tasty and the conversation was entertaining!446beer,burkegilman,burkegilmanbrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight1-e1-3-magnets-old-skook-barleywines--49095856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49095856Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandA Cat Fight! Brian and Sarah sip on their own version of the 3 Magnets Brewing Old Skook Barleywine- both barrel-aged, one in Whiskey and one in Gin. The discuss the merits of their own version and finally share. Listen along to this heated debate...5683magsbrewing,barleywine,barleywineislife,beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e43-single-hill-need-to-know-ipa--48937191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937191Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandIt sounds like an April Fool's prank, but we really don't know what hops were used to make this IPA from Yakima's Single Hill. If you have to ask.. Brian and Sarah try to figure it out for you. We aren't professionals, but we pretend to be on this...507beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e41-trap-door-glowed-up--48773162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773162Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandTrap Door is in Vancouver WA, but has a national following because of the amazing beers they produce. Glowed Up is one of those beer that put them on the map- a delicious NE Style IPA with notes of citrus and heaven. Or so we've been told. Brian...484beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e40-valley-brewing-space-bound-ipa--48773157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773157Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandValley Brewing is in Yakima- the center of hop country. This IPA is Double Dry Hopped- as it should be- and tastes like a dream come true. Listen to Sarah and Brian muse about the merits of nonsensical stuff and enjoy this beer! We drink this stuff...422beer,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e38-stemma-brewing-lindsay-s-main-squeeze-fruited-seltzer--48937198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48937198Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:02 +0000Brian BallandBrian and Sarah met up at Stemma, as always, and enjoyed the latest staff appreciation release. Lindsay's Main Squeeze is fruited with pomegranates and oranges, with a touch of vanilla. Its quite tasty, and we wish we could have had Lindsay playing...571beer,craftbeer,craftseltzer,fruitedseltzer,hardseltzer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,stemma,stemmabrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e36-headless-mumby-ipl--48773181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773181Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:05 +0000Brian BallandOlympia's Headless Mumby Brewing is a Lager- Only brewery. This IPL is as close as they get to an IPA. Its hoppy yet crisp and light bodied. Listen as Sarah and Brian crush this beer and chit chat through their guesses about what a "Mumby" is...483beer,craftbeer,headlessmumby,headlessmumbybrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e35-buena-mierda-by-heathen-brewing--48773188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773188Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandVancouver's Heathen Brewing makes a variety of beverages- from beer, to wine, and now starting into the cider game. This lager is a hybrid of styles- Mexican lager meets Vienna lager. Listen along as Brian and Sarah use words to express their...387beer,craftbeer,heathenbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e34-skookum-brewing-murder-of-crows--48773165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773165Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:00:05 +0000Brian BallandBased in Arlington, WA, SKookum Brewing has a reputation for making some great beers in many different styles. This Oak Aged Stout called Murder of Crows is interesting because it wasn't barrel aged- rather, oak staves were soaked in the stout. The...465craftbeer,kickassbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,skookum,skookumbrewery,skookumbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e33-trap-door-what-s-on-second-sour-ipa--48773158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48773158Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandTrap Door took some nectarines that previous created a kick-ass sour, and used them to sour this NEIPA. Its a subtle sweetness with a tart bite, rounded out in this smooth hazy. Its different in all the right ways. Sarah and Brian got a chance to...517craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcraftbeer,trapdoorbrewing,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e32-lucky-envelope-peanut-butter-cream-stout--48665757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48665757Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWell, this one is awkward. But still fun. Sometimes the beer is so good that it gets us acting silly! Enjoy this one, friends! We heart Lindsey.580craftbeer,luckyenvbrewing,luckyenvelopebrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcraftbeer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e31-brothers-cascadia-and-level-bad-dudes--48593234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593234Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandThis delicious beer is part of Brothers Cascadia's 2022 COllabruary collection. This one is brewed with Portland's Lever Beer. Its dark and light, and full of secrets. Listen and drink along with us- you know you want to!642brotherscascadiabrewing,levelbeer,orcraftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcraftbneer,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e29-tasman-bay-hazy-dipa-from-burke-gilman-brewing-and-breakthru-brewing--48593235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593235Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis beer... Like a "slap you around and tell you what to do" kind of beer. This is one of the hoppiest beers either of us have ever tasted. Listen along to our exploration and admination of the Tasman Bay!475breakthrubrewing,burkegilmanbrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcradfftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e28-headless-mumby-dark-czech-lager--48593243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593243Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandOlympia's Headless Mumby Brewing are lager specialists. This Dark Czech Lager is a smooth and crispy thirst quencher- listen to Brian and Sarah sing its's praises! Along with the normal amount of bullshitting...483craftbeer,headlessmumbybrewing,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e25-geaux-brewing-oats-and-hose-hazy--48066447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48066447Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandThis collaboration brew features plenty of hops and tastiness. Our new guest co-host take a dip into the world of deliciousness and uses here words to describe her experiences to you!282geauxbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e23-brerakthru-brewing-synopsis-1-tdh-ipa--48066443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48066443Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:03 +0000Brian BallandCelebrating Seattle's Breakthru Brewing's firs anniversary by sipping on one of their anniversary beers with a new guest co-host! Listen to us enjoy a beer from one of Seattle's biggest buzz breweries.324breakthrubrewing,cratbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e21-wayfinder-number-6--47623491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623491Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:00:02 +0000Brian Balland403yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e18-great-notion-and-parish-ripe-in-the-machine-iipa--47623481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623481Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandWhat better way to end the year than with this big boi! This collab utilized Phantasm to achieve a suspended haziness- combined with those hops and craft magic- It’s not too shabby!537craftbeer,craftnotcrap,greatnotion,packmule,packmule.beer,parrishbrewing,pnwbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e17-3-magnets-scherler-easy--47623479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623479Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandA premium shitty American lager- FINALLY!? We tasted this beer on a Wednesday, but you can enjoy whenever.4663magnetsbrewing,craftbeer,craftnotcrap,packmuke.beer,packmule,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e16-varietal-sup-cuz-ipa--47623475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623475Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis beer won a silver medal at 2021 GABF for Juicy IPA. Seems like a nice one to sip on during this holiday season!470craftbeer,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,varietalbeerco,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e15-counterbalance-verboten-cocoa-porter--47623472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623472Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian BallandThis Cocoa Porter from Counterbalance is delightful. We shared some sips with Sarah up in her Bellingham studio to see if she agreed. Verboten- sure that is the name, but it really is inviting and yum515counterbalancebrewing,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wabl,wacraftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e12b-postdoc-kilty-macsporran-scottish-ale--47746129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47746129Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:39:57 +0000Brian BallandWe got some of this award winning Scottish Ale from Redmond's Postdoc, and decided to taste it twice. Once with Jacquie, and once with Sarah. Seems like Brian forgot? Well, you get to enjoy them both!525packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,postdocbrewing,wabeer,wacrtaftbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e11-grains-of-wrath-hail-santa-spiced-holiday-ale--47249644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47249644Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian Balland479yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e10-grains-of-wrath-ancient-rites-barrel-aged-golden-belgian--47249647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47249647Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:02 +0000Brian Balland408yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e9-kettlehouse-cold-smoke--47249640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47249640Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:17 +0000Brian BallandAnother goodie from Montana- Sarah brought this one to sip and discuss. Its the perfect time of year for this delightful brown ale- really any time of year is good for this!475kettlehouse,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e8-grains-of-wrath-papermaker-pale-ale--47249633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47249633Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:13 +0000Brian BallandWhen in the land of paper making, you drink the Papermaker Pale Ale. And if you are us, you record it and share in on the interwebs.472craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e25-red-lodge-ales--46938776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938776Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:11 +0000Brian BallandAnother Montana brewery makes their way into our pallets. Red Lodge Ales was kind enough to send some beers back with Sarah to Bellingham- and when we are up in town, its hard to say no! We sip on a nice assortment of brews from Red Lodge- including...2353craftbeer,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,redlodgeales,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e7-grains-of-wrath-frost-hammer--47249630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47249630Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:08 +0000Brian BallandSarah ventured to Camas to drink some Gold Medal winning Helles from Grains of Wrath. Bright, bready and delicious!375craftbeer,grainsofwrath,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e6-stoup-fresh-hop-fiend-italian-pilsner--47152128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47152128Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:06 +0000Brian BallandThis Fresh Hopped Pilsner from Stoup has a beautiful finish, and green, hoppy start. Sound like Jacquie is going to be confused. Let's hear her lyrical eloquence while she describes this fantastic beer!429craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,stoupbrewing,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e5-3-magnets-self-care-freshen-up--47152103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47152103Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:00:14 +0000Brian BallandIf you know the premise of this, you already know that Jacquie doesn't like beer. Lets see how she does with a non-alcoholic beer from Olympia's 3 Magnets Brewing. This hazy is actually fresh hopped and delicious- but lets hear when Jacquie thinks...3183magnetsbrewing,craftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,selfcare,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e24-geaux-brewing--46938771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938771Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:15 +0000Brian BallandWe were onsite for a special event at Auburn's Geaux Brewing. So we used the excuse to drink some of their delicious beers. We were joined by Jen and Lauren from YELP! - they helped make the chitchat fun- Geaux provided the kick-ass beer!2470geauxbrew,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e2-skookum-fresh-hop-billowing-waves-dipa--46943976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46943976Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:14 +0000Brian BallandAnother quick "mew" for you. We grabbed a crowler of the Fresh Hop submission to the Yakima Fresh Hop Festival this year- which made the final table. Billowing Waves DIPA is fresh hopped with the perfect amount of Mosaic (which is a lot) and smooth...334beer,craftbeer,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e23-neptune-s-brewery--46938768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938768Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:00:08 +0000Brian BallandIsn't Montana landlocked? Why would some name a brewery after Neptune in Montana? Well, Sarah scored some beer from Neptune's Brewery in Montana on a recent trip, and brought it back to Bellingham for us to sip together. She talks about the name,...2649montanabeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mew1-e1-bitter-root-huckleberry-honey-ale--46938779
We'll be back with more full length episodes this week!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938779Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:13 +0000Brian BallandThis bite sized episode features a quick taste of one special beer. Bellingham's Sarah stepped in with a Montana beer from Bitter Root Brewing. This one is a Huckleberry Honey Ale- supposedly Huckleberry flavored everything is a thing in Montana....
We'll be back with more full length episodes this week!]]>337bitterrootbrewing,kickassbeer,montanabeer,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,wabeer,wablyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e21-varietal-beer-co--45993809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45993809Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:47:30 +0000Brian BallandWe had a handful of beers in the truck from Sunnyside's Varietal Beer Co., so we recruited "Not-Jacquie" Sarah in Bellingham (but FROM Montana) to sample with us. Jacquie was hundreds of miles away thanking the heavens that she didn't have to drink...3612beer,beertasting,craftbeer,kickassbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,supportlocal,varietalbeer,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e17-white-bluffs-brewing--45153437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45153437Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:16 +0000Brian BallandWe brought Sarah back to taste some beers, since Jacquie was busy. Yeah, Sarah from Montana- that Sarah. And beers from Tri-Cities' (Washington) White Bluff Brewing. It was a fun adventure through a couple beer styles that weren't super familiar to...2424banter,beer,beertasting,brewery,brewing,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,wabeer,wacraftbber,whitebluffsbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e14-dirty-couch-brewing--45065332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45065332Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:40:13 +0000Brian BallandSo, Kelli doesn't like sour beers. And Seattle's Dirty Couch Brewing makes amazing sour beers. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to... well, see what happens! We grabbed some of those M Berries you may have heard of, and tried the sour beer...3296craftbeer,craftnotcrap,dirtycouchbrewing,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,seattlebeer,wabeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e13-baerlic-brewing--45192799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45192799Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:11 +0000Brian BallandDoes a Baerlic in the woods? Seems likely. We grabbed friend Nate from Wandering Hop in Yakima to fill in for busy Jacquie this time- but we tried to account for her (lack of) taste in our descriptions. We had a selelction on Portland's Baerlic...3588baerlicbrewing,craftbeer,craftnotcrap,oregonbeer,oregoncraftbeer,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwbeer,pnwcraftbeer,portlandbeeryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e11-stoup-brewing--45065261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45065261Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:03 +0000Brian BallandWhile Jacquie is out making music, we had to find a way to keep making these episodes! We found a new friend in Kelli- and she got to share some of those clean crisp beers from Ballard's Stoup Brewing.3676ballardbeer,craftbeer,craftnotcrap,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcraftbeer,stoupbrewingyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-e8-experimental-brews-beer-me-dork--44626255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44626255Tue, 04 May 2021 15:45:32 +0000Brian BallandA special episode- Jacquie has been busy recording new music with her band, Lace & Thorn, so Brian recruited his sister to help him taste through some amazing brews using experimental hops. We taste Chainline's Intent and Purpose, along with the...2243chainelinebrewing,craftbeer,craftnotcrap,experimentalbrews,johnihaas,packmule,packmule.beer,pnwcraftbeer,singlehillbrewing,stoupbrewing,wabeeryesfull